摘要：Aching muscles and joints, lethargy, and
sleepiness are all signs of firefighter fatigue during
bushfire suppression (Figure 1). If not managed,
fatigue may lead to injury or illness for the
individual, which may also compromise the safety
and productivity of their crew. Understanding the
many sources of firefighter fatigue is, therefore,
fundamental for all Australian fire agencies. This
article will briefly address several factors thought
to contribute to firefighter fatigue including; sleep
loss, firefighter¡¯s work activity, their hydration,
and nutrition, the hot and smoky working
environment, firefighter¡¯s physical fitness and their
experience. This brief overview draws on findings
from firefighting research and the broader
scientific literature.
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